Westernport 70 Good
Westernport Livability #172 ranked city in Maryland#7,248 ranked city in the USARanks better than 75% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Westernport

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.

  • Crime

    This area boasts a crime rate that is far below the national average, making it a very safe place to live. These crime statistics encompass both property and violent offenses.

  • Housing

    Impressive scores in the housing category characterize this area, potentially attributed to the availability of affordable housing, strong appreciation rates and high home values.

  • Ratings

    According to recent surveys and polls, locals had excellent ratings for walkability to nearby amenities, safety, access to public transit and the overall sense of community in the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.

  • Commute

    Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.

  • Employment

    This area earns a low score in the employment category due to low household income levels and high unemployment rates, which may pose challenges in seeking job opportunities.

  • Health & Safety

    Subpar air quality and the limited availability of certain health-related facilities such as hospitals, police stations, doctors and pharmacies may have contributed to the low score in this category.

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      Westernport transportation information

      Statistic Westernport Maryland National
      Average one way commute37min32min26min
      Workers who drive to work77.6%73.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool12.7%9.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit3.0%8.9%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk4.5%2.4%2.8%
      Working from home2.1%4.4%4.6%
      Source: The Westernport, MD data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).